Archive for: May, 2017

Muhammara with Crudités

Ingredients 3 red bell peppers 1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted and divided 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 18 radishes, […]

Golden Peach Soup with Shrimp and Crab Seviche

Ingredients Seviche: 8 ounces chopped cooked shrimp 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 large limes) 4 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Soup: 3 pounds peaches, peeled, pitted, and […]

Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta

Ingredients 16 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette Cooking spray 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 large squash blossoms (about […]

Fire-Seared Antipasto Platter

Ingredients Dressing: 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, minced Vegetables: 3 plum tomatoes, halved 2 red bell peppers, quartered and seeded 2 yellow bell peppers, quartered and seeded 2 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 red onion, cut into […]

Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Stack

Ingredients Dressing: 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Dash of ground red pepper Salad: 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup […]

Grilled Pepper Poppers

Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 […]

Grilled Peaches over Arugula with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 3 peaches, pitted and each cut into 6 wedges Cooking spray 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of kosher salt 10 cup trimmed arugula (about 10 ounces) 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese […]

Four-Herb Green Goddess Dressing

Ingredients 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco) 3 canned anchovy fillets 1 garlic clove, minced 2/3 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup fresh chervil […]

Chilled Avocado Soup with Seared Chipotle Shrimp

Ingredients SOUP: 3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups diced peeled avocado (about 2) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper LIME CREAM: 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/2 teaspoon […]

Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips 12 large dark-skinned fresh figs, halved (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey, about 1 pound) 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese How to Make It […]